| "Groovy Train" | ||||
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| Single by The Farm | ||||
| from the album Spartacus | ||||
| B-side | "Stepping Stone" | |||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Genre | Madchester[1] | |||
| Length | 4:10 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
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"Groovy Train" was the second single released by Liverpool-based group The Farm. It was released in 1990 as the first single from their debut album Spartacus (which would be in 1991), having been produced by Graham "Suggs" McPherson of Madness and Terry Farley. The single reached no. 6 on the UK Singles Chart, no. 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and no. 15 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
It contains a distinctive guitar intro by Keith Mullin which was possibly his most significant contribution to any one song. "Groovy Train" featured on the influential 1990 Madchester compilation album Happy Daze.
The video for the single was filmed at Pleasureland Southport and features a cameo from actor Bill Dean, who at the time was in Liverpool soap opera Brookside. His character, Harry Cross was a retired train driver, and Dean is seen in the video driving a train with the band aboard.
Chart performance
| Chart (1990–1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[2] | 59 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[3] | 41 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 6 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 41 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[5] | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales[5] | 24 |
| US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[5] | 15 |
| US Cash Box[6] | 25 |
References
- ^ McLean, Craig (January 1998). "Essentials: Madchester". Spin. p. 98. ISSN 0886-3032.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1684." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – The Farm – Groovy Train" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Spartacus – Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ "CASH BOX Top 100 Pop Singles – Week ending DECEMBER 14, 1991". Cash Box. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012.